I had this issue come up with a group of roommates.  

You might try to just have your own management company where you are actively involved but get people with the title as assistant manager or something where they are absorbing all the calls and taking care of the routine duties and you are only brought it on important issues.  

Hello to all,I'm currently an owner/occupant, but issue have come up that may force me to leave California for some time.

Sorry, I'm a beginner and I know to OP has a serious issue but wow...thanks for the wit!

If you are a registered voter in independence or know someone who is who would sign this petition, the person collecting signatures is Fred McGary - not sure if I can post his email address here, might be a no no- but you can PM me and I can put you in touch.There is also a new group formed regarding this issue on Meetup - its called Missouri Landlords, to stay informed, please visit this group so we don't have to go to 10 different places to post information.

Does anyone see any issues with doing it this way?

Funding is still an issue we are working on as well as finding a contractor to double check our numbers to provent hidden repair costs. 

Hello All,In the past I have had issues with tenants applying to live in the apartments as a single individual.

Some attempt to self service which is a whole other issue.  

But it seems harsh to threaten eviction for a long time tenant who has not caused any other issues otherwise, or is it?